This Is the Date Night Outfit and Overnight Bag You Need for an Unexpected Sleepover!

We’ve all had those moments where we realize we’re not going to make it to our own bed for the night, whether it’s because you’re on a date or you’re out with your girlfriends and end the night in an impromptu sleepover. Either way, the next morning can be more than a little awkward when you don’t have anything you need to get through the morning ritual, whether that’s brunch, heading into the office or whatever else your day has to offer. You can’t just go around carrying a weekender bag full of gear for moments like these! But you can step up your game and know exactly how to rock an outfit and overnight bag that is on the DL when you think that there may be a potential for a particularly late night. Here is your guide to orchestrate a solid date night look and repurpose it for the next day without any sign of intending to set up shop for the evening ;)

Everything You Need for Both Looks

LBD Separates: Depending on the cut of the dress, you can get away with a one piece, but you want to make sure the sleeves won’t show under your next-day shirt. We recommend finding a dress with the top and pencil skirt separate so you can interchange the top portion out the next day.

Kimono/Scarf/Shawl: This piece should be big enough to act as an extra layer to wear over your shirt the next day, but also a thin enough fabric that it could serve as a scarf for your date-night outfit — the best way to keep warm without covering your sexy outfit too much!

Small Backpack/Hand Bag: The idea with this piece is that you can either wear it as a backpack for a more casual vibe or hold it as a handbag, which gives off a more classy feel. You don’t want anything too large — that would be a giveaway that you’re packed to spend the night.

Mid-Height Booties: For shoes, it’s best to go for a more chunky mid-height heel, since you will be wearing them back-to-back and won’t be able to ditch the shoes if they hurt your feet. Opt for an open-toe bootie for an even more versatile styling option.

A Wrinkle Free T-Shirt/Tank: Since you’ll be rolling this up into a small space, you need something that can be balled up without wrinkling.

Accessories: The best way to switch up a look is to double down on your accessories. Here you can see there are several different pieces, including bracelets, rings, necklaces, sunglasses and sheer socks (to be layered with the open-toe shoes).

Beauty Bag: Keep it simple and mini. Your makeup bag can get heavy. This is the time to bust out your favorite pieces from your holiday gift sets you may have received and stow them away in a mini beauty bag along with your travel-size toiletry essentials.

Makeup pro tip: Be sure to pack two different lipsticks to make your looks vary — it’s a simple way to switch it up without having too many products in your bag.

Loving the cut-out details on the back of this look as well. Now, on to accessories.

You can see these accessories are simple, yet offer a little pop of color and dress the look up quite a bit. You can really go anywhere with your accessories as long as they make you feel gorgeous! I chose a gemstone and gold theme.

If you get cold you can wear a kimono as a scarf so you don’t have to cover up your outfit. This is also a great way to add a pop of color to your look. This particular piece, which you can see fully in the next look, comes from a line that Joanna Segult custom makes from recycled saris out of India. To inquire for purchase, contact her directly on her Instagram handle @littlehawkthomas.

Beauty Bag Breakdown

This could vary depending on your personal needs, but here’s a list of the general products that I recommend keeping on hand.

– Fig + Yarrow Apothecary Face Kit ($74): I pulled out my favorites from this pack and stuffed them in here. Your skincare can always be added to mini containers if you can’t find travel size versions.

My favorite feature of this bag, aside from the fringe, is that it’s a discreet backpack!

To make this look more casual, I have a pair of sunglasses, some beaded bangles and a glitter fabric hair band to throw my hair up in a half top knot, which is a great second-day hair option.

There you have it! The best thing about the idea behind this look is the approach. You just need to think ahead and get a little creative with your looks. You can switch this up to anything that suits your style as long as you stick to the idea presented here. No more walk of shame going on here, ladies!! You’re welcome ;)